Monday, June 13, 2022

Friday Highlights 6.10.22

June is National Safety Month
National Pride Month
Men's Health Month
African-American Music Appreciation Month
National Caribbean American Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month 
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

June 11 - ACT Test

June 14 - Flag Day

June 17 - Registration Deadline for July ACT

June 19 - Juneteenth Observance



Unveiling of New LR West High School Sign






The unveiling of a sign signals that the new 1,200 high school in west Little Rock is steps closer to reality.  The new and expanded LR West High School of Innovation will become LRSD's third new campus in recent years.  

Little Rock School District Students
Take on Boys State



Join us in congratulating the following students on being elected as officials at boys state: 

Neil Dogra
Little Rock Central High School
Lieutenant Governor 

N'Nandmi Islam 
Little Rock Southwest High
Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court

Henry Chilcoat
Little Rock Central High School
Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court

We are so proud of our students and we know you will do well!

LRCH Student Named
Chi St. Vince Health Award Recipient


Sending a huge congratulation to now LRSD alum, Abigail Wells on her latest achievement! Abigail is a phenomenal student with an inspiring story and we could not be more proud of her. Good luck on your next chapter Abigail, your LRSD family is always rooting for you.

LRSD Athletes Recognized at All Arkansas Preps Award Banquet


Congratulations to the following LRSD athletes and coach:




Inaugural Tendaji Celebration Honors
Dr. Frederick Fields & Supt. Mike Poore

Tendaji works in partnership with LRSD to support students and provides the 
Reclaiming Scholars program -  an alternative to out-of-school suspension program, providing students with educational instruction, counseling and mentorship to students in 6th through 12th grades.

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Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
With These Local Events 

MOSAIC TEMPLARS' JUNETEENTH IN DA ROCK



The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center has hosted Juneteenth for more than a decade and is excited about the 2021 designation of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. After the two years of virtual Juneteenth, MTCC is back on historic W. 9th Street, bigger and better with a new look, more space, more events, and more Black excellence! 

On June 18, 2022, they will host a day-long event featuring activities, vendors, virtual programs, food and entertainment for all ages. Our annual Juneteenth event boasts over 5000 attendees from across the state, with hundreds of participating vendors, performers, and sponsors. Click here for more info.





JUNETEENTH ARKANSAS FESTIVAL 


Come out and enjoy a carnival presented by Hamilton Farms, free food, free drinks, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, plus, you'll meet the first black Rodeo Queen and the upcoming racer, Jadayia Kursch and Paris Wilburd, respectively. Click here for more info. 


48th Annual Farmers Market Offers Tasty Locally Grown Options


Don't forget you can pick up some delicious local favorites from the downtown Farmers Market at the River Market

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